Determination of "Fair Market Value"? Kawai 500 5'10" Grand from1966

[Michael Magness]

Thanks Terry, that's about the ballpark I was thinking but due to the age I
just wasn't sure, I suppose the valuation will depend on whether a family
member takes it or they decide to sell it. The guy's a lawyer but it's his
family.

On 8/23/07, Farrell <mfarrel2 at tampabay.rr.com> wrote:
>
>  From the information given, I'll assume the piano is in "average" or
> "good" condition.
>
> IMHO:
>
> A private sale midwest USA price might be around $4-5K - maybe as high as
> $6K.
>
> A dealer midwest USA price with some cleanup might be around $6-7K
>
> Terry Farrell
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> This is a 5'10" oak finish Kawai grand in remarkably good shape
> considering it's age. Tuning pins are tight, action could use a regulation
> and hammer shape but it doesn't appear to have been played much. The finish
> has some sun fade, and was "touched up" in places on corners and around the
> fall board which now stand out with the sun fade. I was asked to look at it
> for the family the owner is in a nursing home, the house and contents are
> being either split among relatives or sold. If taken by a relative it must
> have a fair market value placed on it. I'm open to opinions/suggestions.
> Mike
>
>
> --
> Michael Magness
> Magness Piano Service
> 608-786-4404
> www.IFixPianos.com <http://www.ifixpianos.com/>
> email mike at ifixpianos.com
>
>


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Michael Magness
Magness Piano Service
608-786-4404
www.IFixPianos.com
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